2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Litchko
A surname derived from the Ukrainian word "litchko," meaning face or visage.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Litchko. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Litchko surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Litchko in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Litchko, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Litchko
The surname Litchko is believed to have originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, possibly in areas that are now part of Ukraine, Poland, or Russia. The name is likely derived from the Slavic root word "litch," which means "face" or "countenance." It may have been used as a descriptive surname, referring to a person's distinctive facial features or appearance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Litchko name can be found in Polish census records from the late 16th century, where it was spelled as "Litcko." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have initially been more closely associated with the Polish language and cultural influences.
In the 17th century, there are records of a Litchko family residing in the town of Krakow, which was part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time. A notable figure from this family was Jan Litchko (1624-1691), a merchant and landowner who played a role in the local trade guilds.
As the Slavic populations migrated and expanded across Eastern Europe, the Litchko name spread to other regions. In the 18th century, there are mentions of individuals with the Litchko surname in Russian imperial records, particularly in areas around modern-day Ukraine and Belarus.
One notable individual from this period was Mikhail Litchko (1738-1812), a Russian military officer who served in the Imperial Russian Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was awarded various honors for his service and leadership in several major battles.
In the 19th century, the Litchko name appeared in various historical documents and records across Eastern Europe, including census data and parish records. One noteworthy individual from this time was Aleksandra Litchko (1856-1932), a Ukrainian writer and poet who contributed to the cultural renaissance of her region.
As migration patterns evolved, the Litchko surname eventually spread to other parts of the world, including North America and Western Europe. However, its roots can be traced back to the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, where it likely originated as a descriptive surname related to physical appearance or facial features.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Litchko
Among Census respondents with the surname Litchko, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Litchko bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Litchko surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.6% · 97
- Two or more races8.9% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Litchko
Litchko appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,399 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-6 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,814 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Down 2,399 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 6,814 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Litchko surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #147,954 | -4.8% |
| Count | 118 | 112 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Litchko bearers went from 118 to 112 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 6,814 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #147,954.
FAQ
Litchko surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Litchko?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Litchko. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Litchko?
Litchko ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Litchko. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Litchko.
Has Litchko become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Litchko went from 118 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Litchko?
Among Census respondents with the surname Litchko, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Litchko in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.6% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Litchko appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.6%), Two or More Races (8.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Litchko (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Litchko mean?
A surname derived from the Ukrainian word "litchko," meaning face or visage. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Litchko (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Litchko?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.